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A Little Bit Of Heaven With Los Lonely Boys

Despite a long-standing love of Los Lonely Boys, this show at The Cabot Theatre was only my third time seeing them (and one of those times was at an outdoor festival on the first day of a brutal heat wave)!

Los Lonely Boys

Los Lonely Boys

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Ruby Rose Fox Is A Must-See Up-and-Coming Artist

There is a Boston-based singer-songwriter named Ruby Rose Fox. Do not forget her name because she (along with her backing vocalists, the Gloria Steinems) will be a big star in the not-too-distant future.

Ruby Rose Fox

Ruby Rose Fox

Described as a vocal powerhouse of soul-driven edgy rock ‘n roll, Ruby stuns a crowd when the first notes pour from her mouth. The first time I saw her, without having heard any of her music, my jaw dropped and I was hooked.

Ruby Rose Fox

Ruby Rose Fox

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Love Is Love Is Love Is The Indigo Girls

On another beautiful summer evening last week, the Indigo Girls returned for their eighth triumphant appearance at the Lowell Summer Music Series. No other artist has played the Series as often or consistently sold as well as they have!

Amy Ray

Amy Ray

Emiily Saliers

Emily Saliers

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Come To A Fabulous Doubleheader To Kick Off Your Holiday Weekend!

The Fallout Shelter at  The Extended Play Sessions is thrilled to host a fantastic doubleheader with Susan Cattaneo and Liz Frame and the Kickers on Friday, July 1st.

Susan Cattaneo

Susan Cattaneo

Liz Frame and the Kickers

Liz Frame and the Kickers

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It Was An Evilicious Night, Indeed!

I am biased when it comes to Michelle ‘Evil Gal’ Willson; she is a friend, a cousin of a life-long friend, and a great singer. Still, I say without reservation that she is a consummate entertainer who is worth your time to see. She performed her brand of jazz/blues/soul music recently at The Extended Play Sessions at the Fallout Shelter.

Michelle 'Evil Gal' Willson

Michelle ‘Evil Gal’ Willson

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Seats Available For Tonight’s Show

The Fallout Shelter at  The Extended Play Sessions is thrilled that lounge jazz artist Ken Clark Trio is appearing at the studio tonight, Friday, June 24th.

Ken Clark (Official Poster)

Ken Clark (Official Poster)

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An Evening In Singer-Songwriter Heaven

I had never seen Mary Chapin Carpenter perform despite wanting to see her, so I was thrilled when her show was announced for the Lowell Summer Music Series this year. I grew even more excited about the show when I read that Rose Cousins would open the show.

Mary Chapin Carpenter

Mary Chapin Carpenter

Even though a brief unexpected shower occurred a few minutes before MCC was to take the stage, the audience’s spirits were not dampened by the ten-minute delay waiting for the rain to end.

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This Was A Terrific Rock Show Under Starry Skies!

The Lowell Summer Music Series is an outdoor – weather permitting – venue, and local favorites Guster wanted this show to be outdoors. Their wish was granted due to wise weather-watching by the people who run the Series. What started off as a terrible afternoon ended up as a perfect evening under the stars.

Guster

Guster

This was my first time seeing Guster, despite the band’s numerous shows in the Boston area over the years they have been together.

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A Magical Evening of Amazing Harmonicas and Guitar

I first saw Shun Ng perform early last year at a show that was called An Afternoon of Extraordinary Guitars. That moniker did not overstate the talent on stage that day, so I eagerly anticipated seeing him at The Extended Play Sessions with Magic Dick, the harmonica player with the J. Geils Band.

Magic Dick, Shun Ng

Magic Dick, Shun Ng

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Join Us For A Night Of Eviliciousness!

The Fallout Shelter at  The Extended Play Sessions is thrilled that soul/blues/jazz singer Michelle Willson is appearing at the studio on Thursday, June 9th.

Michelle 'Evil Gal' Willson (Official Poster)

Michelle ‘Evil Gal’ Willson (Official Poster)

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